WESTERN CIV. 101: UNIT READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS

INTRODUCTORY NOTE:

Unit readings and assignments are always due on WEDNESDAY each week, unless otherwise specified in the course syllabus.

TECHNICAL NOTE:While most documents can be downloaded, saved and read from your computer, you will need to print some worksheets, such as crossword puzzles and maps, which require you to write directly on them. You will need to unzip each unit file. Documents are in PDF form or Word 2003 and 2007. You can download Adobe for free here. If you do not have Word, you can download a free 60-day trial version at Microsoft's website here. Or, if your already have Microsoft Office 2003, but not 2007, you can download the compatibility pack to view 2007 documents here.Also please note: Many of these resources were created by other great professional teachers. In order to observe copyright laws, I made no attempt to erase their names or to claim that they are my own creations.

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General Course Outline

This is a survey history course. This outline lists the general historical periods, ideological eras, and/or geographic areas that our survey is required by the State of Colorado to cover.Western Civilization, From the Dawn of Humanity to the Renaissance:

PART I: The Ancient WorldWeek 1: Introduction, early human development and Neolithic Revolution Week 2: Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

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WEEK 1 READING AND ASSIGNMENTS:

Introductory Note: It’s always difficult to get started and jump right in, especially during the first week.I’ve done my best to limit the amount of required reading this week, but you must complete all of the assignments listed below.

First Day of Class:

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK FOR THE COURSE: Coffin, Judith G. and Robert C. Stacey. Western Civilizations, Volume 1 (Second Brief Edition). ISBN# 9780393932355 Note: The cover of the textbook is blue and not to be confused with Volume 2!

Required readings: Coffin and Stacey Chapter 1

Topics:Introduction, early human development and Neolithic Revolution

Due this week:Complete the worksheet “Becoming Human” in association with the website www.becominghuman.org.The website will require you to download and save software on a computer for you to access. While we will review some of the website and its movie clips in class, you will be responsible for exploring the website in its entirety as well as completing all 19 questions and the “Final Assignment” on the worksheet.

WEEK 2 READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Over the next several weeks, we will be examining important religious texts, such as the Bible, as well as myths from various civilizations.I AM NOT PREACHING OR ADVOCATING A SPECIFIC RELIGIOUS BELIEF. Rather, we will be examining these texts for their historical value only.If you have any questions or concerns about this, please see me.

Required readings: Coffin and Stacey Chapter 1 and Chapter 2

Topics:Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

Due this week:Quiz; 1) Read “Noah and the Flood” and “Gilgamesh” and complete the accompanying graphic organizer; 2) Complete “Ancient Mesopotamian Kings Found in the Scriptures” graphic organizer by referring to the referenced passages in the Bible. (If you do not have a copy of the Bible, find an electronic version online. I recommend http://www.biblegateway.com/). 3)) Complete “Egyptian Bible Scavenger Hunt” graphic organizer. 4) Read “Entering King Tut’s Tomb” and “Making an Egyptian Mummy” and draw the step-by-step process of mummification, in comic strip format, for the wealthiest individuals only. 5) Complete "Characteristics of Egypt Data Organizer."

Due this week:Quiz; 1) Read the selection from “The Trojan war” and answer the accompanying questions. 2) Read “Apollo and Daphne” and answer the accompanying questions. 3) Read the article "Herodotus and Thucydides: Inventing History" and complete the questions for "Discussion & Writing" on p. 5. 4) Read “Sparta” and “Athens: School for Citizens” and complete “Athens and Sparta Comparison” graphic organizer. 5) Read “Pericles’ Funeral Oration” and Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” and write a 250-word compare-contrast essay. 6) Read “Socrates,” “Plato” and “Aristotle”as well as explore the website http://www.historyguide.org/ancient/lecture8b.html which features links to the works of these philosophers. We will host a Socratic Seminar based on the question “Which philosopher best answers the question: ‘What is knowledge?’” Just be prepared with your personal notes for the Seminar.

WEEK 6 READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Due this week:Quiz; Read "Rome: A Vast and Powerful Empire" and "The Age of Augustus Caesar" and answer the accompanying questions; "Read “Document Packet: Early Christianity” and write a 250-word response to these questions: “Applying Jesus Christ’s philosophy, how does he suggest Christians should treat the Romans? Why do you think the Romans felt threatened by these teachings and decided to persecute the early Christians? How did the Christians respond?”Read “Christianity in the Roman Empire” and complete the related questions. Read “Constantine’s Dilemma Parts I & II” and complete “Task Sheets #1 & 2.” Read “Document Packet: Decline of the Roman Empire” and complete all associated questions located inside.

WEEK 7 READINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Required readings: Coffin and Stacey Chapter 7, “The Byzantine Empire: A Blend of East and West”

Topics:Eastern Europe and the Middle East after the Fall of Rome

Due this week:1) Complete “Comparing Empires—Byzantium vs. Rome” graphic organizer. 2) Read "Byzantium--The New Rome" and “Justinian and Theodora” and complete the associated reading comprehension questions. 3) Complete “Justinian Code vs. Present Laws.” Recommended website for additional research on Justinian code:http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/535institutes.html 4) Read "Fall of Constantinople," (a primary source account of the siege of the city) and complete this writing prompt: Produce a 250-word biased, eyewitness newspaper-style account about the Fall of Constantinople, from either a Christian or Muslim perspective. 5) Go to the following website and explore the virtual tour of a Byzantine Orthodox Church: http://www.ekatontapyliani.org/. For more examples of Byzantine architecture visit: http://www.archaeolink.com/byzantine_architecture.htm. Then, go to the following websites and explore the virtual tour of St. Peter’s Basilica: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-st-peters-basilica.htm and http://www.saintpetersbasilica.org/Docs/SPB-VirtualTour5.htm.Write a 350-word compare/contrast essay on the architectural characteristics and iconography inside and outside the Byzantine and Roman Catholic churches.Focus Question: How do the contrasting physical characteristics of these two places reflect differences in worship and beliefs between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic faiths?DOWNLOAD THE ASSIGNMENTS AND POWERPOINT NOTES BELOW:

Due this week: 1) Read “Muslim Conquests in Europe” (pages 6-9 of the Bill of Rights in Action) and answer questions for “Discussion and Writing.” 2) Read “Analyzing Primary Sources—The European Crusades” and answer all associated questions located inside. 3) Read “Richard the Lionheart Massacres the Saracens, 1191” and “Evaluate the Career and Policies of Saladin” and complete the assignment as described. 4) Read “The Magna Carta” and answer the associated comprehension questions.

WEEK 10 FINAL PROJECT

Required readings: Coffin and Stacey Chapter 12

Topics:Origins of the Renaissance and Humanism

Due this week:Final PowerPoint Presentations on the Renaissance and Humanism.

Note: Everyone must be ready to present on Monday, 8/2 and presentations will continue through the next class period. The order of presentation will be determined by a lottery system (e.g. pulling names from a hat). If your name is pulled and you are not ready to present, a late penalty will be assessed.

See assignment directions below:

History 101 Final Exam: Renaissance PowerPoint Project

Overview

This project is designed to allow students to explore the history of the Renaissance. Students will also examine the history of the time preceding the Renaissance to gain insight into the factors which led to it's rise. Finally, students will showcase their findings in a PowerPoint presentation!

Objectives

To develop students historical research skills. To foster an understanding of the Renaissance, as a society and as a product of the prevailing philosophies of the time. To extend students written and oral skills.

Materials and Equipment

Library and Web access for research, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Project Requirements:

For your final project, you will be on stage, requiring your own research, preparation and 100% participation (the majority of your final grade depends on this)! You will create and present a PowerPoint presentation, in response to one or more of the questions listed. Note: If you do not know how to use PowerPoint, I can easily teach it to you within twenty minutes. If the majority of class needs this instruction, I will give a PowerPoint tutorial. If you do not have PowerPoint, you can download it for free for 60 days at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/default.aspx.

Questions to Explore (Choose at least (1) one):

1) How was the art of the Renaissance different from the “Dark Ages?” Why? Where did it start? What led to this opening up of thought?

2) Why were art forms and themes of Classical Greece and Rome important? How does their rediscovery affect the thinking of the times?

3) What social changes occurred around this time? Consider the rise of the mercantile classes, the rise of city states, the guild system, the role of the church. How were these social changes reflected in Renaissance art?

4) Consider the expansion of trade and travel that occurred at this time. How could this have affected the thinking of artists?

5) How did the art of this period reflect the religious climate, the politics and city states, the philosophies and dominant ideas of the time, as well as the organization of society?

6) How are the political, economic, social and cultural changes during this time period reflected in the work of the artists? Moreover, to what extent were the artists themselves a driving force of change?

Other Requirements:Twelve-fifteen (12-15) slides with an introduction and thesis statement, body, conclusion and a bibliographic list of sources. Your thesis statement should address at least one the central questions that I provided, and you should use a wealth of evidence to back up your arguments. Yes, a PowerPoint presentation is a lot like a well-organized research paper, except that it also involves the creative use of visuals, subtitles and probing questions to get us to think! Your bibliography must contain at least five credible sources. Please see me with questions.

Due Date: Final Exams/Projects are due for presentation during the last 2-3 class periods. Please bring your saved project on a flash drive.The end of the semester is:

An examination of Renaissance painting, looking at the Similarities and differences of work from the Northern, Italian and Elizabethan schools. An examination of the symbolism used in their work.Health and PE

An examination of Renaissance diet, both feasts and that of the peasantry. Food preservation techniques, Cooking and presentation of a Renaissance meal.Math

An examination of the mathematics of the time, with reference to it's current usage.Music

Look at the instrumentation of the times, perform music from that era. P.E: Renaissance games. Look at the sports of the time draw parallels between then and now. Play some Of the Sports. Science

An examination of the science of the time. Their knowledge and theories. i.e. DaVinci's flying machines, which ones might work? why?